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For students, packing your own lunch can mean freedom from the same cafeteria food each day, or from a parent's tastes in lunch packing. For professionals, it can mean having a lunch hour free for exercising, having fun, networking with colleagues, or ge...

Finding a mental health counselor or therapist can be difficult, especially if you have never been through therapy before and do not know where to start. You will need to consider what type of therapist you should see, what your needs are, and whether or...

Looking for a faster way to open your favorite websites? Saving a webpage link to your Windows PC or Mac's desktop makes it possible to open websites without typing long URLs or wading through bookmarks. We'll show you the quickest and easiest way to add...

Singing can be a quite embarrassing time to have your voice crack. There are several different potential causes of voice cracking, but luckily, there are also many solutions. You can prevent cracking by warming up, using your body properly, and taking goo...

It’s frustrating to wait weeks for a bruise to heal, especially when it’s in a highly visible spot, so how can you speed up the process? Bruises form when the small blood vessels near your skin’s surface are broken. Blood leaks into the tissues under your...

In the United States, there are two kinds of work permits. One is a youth work permit, which teens under age 18 typically must obtain before working a job. You can apply by contacting your guidance counselor or finding your state’s office. Another work pe...

With symptoms like cramps, bloating, and tiredness, you probably don't spend a lot of time looking forward to your next period. But with a little preparation, your next period can be stress-free, even if you start at work or school. Our guide has all the...

Nothing’s scarier than feeling nature’s call when you’re nowhere near a bathroom, but just know that you will get through this. There are plenty of ways to distract yourself and keep your mind busy, and we’ve even got some tricks and hacks for you that wi...

While applying stick deodorant is not a complicated procedure, there is a correct way to accomplish it without causing too much of a mess. Stick deodorant is popular in the United States, but other countries favor sprays, gels, or no deodorant at all. The...

A properly maintained computer will provide you with substantially higher speeds, both online, and offline, regardless of your hardware setup and configurations. The second law of thermodynamics states that all systems degrade over time, but here are a fe...

Mixture word problems involve creating a mixture from two ingredients. A common type of problem is creating a solution of a certain strength, such as a 20% saline solution, from two solutions of varying strengths. Since these are multi-step problems invol...

Ending a friendship is never easy, but it’s especially hard to lose your best friend. Whether the friendship ended because the two of you gradually grew apart or because one of you hurt the other, you can begin to move on by keeping yourself preoccupied a...

Do you have browser restrictions on certain websites? If you have a school device, or if you're using public Wi-Fi, you may be blocked from visiting certain sites. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to unblock them. Here's how to bypass web restri...

Is your hairstyle boring or have you grown tired of the same old look? Are you ready to try a new style, but don't know where to begin? Whether you're vying for a new haircut, or are simply trying to mix things up a bit, there are all sorts of techniques...

Crystals can look quite magical when they appear from seemingly nowhere in a glass of water. In fact, they form from substances already dissolved in the water. Make your own salt crystal experiment, and learn how it works at the same time.

Have you ever been in the middle of drawing something, only to realize you didn’t have an easy way to neatly blend your work? If so, then you need to try using a tortillon. A tortillon is a cylindrical tool artists use to smudge or blend marks made by a v...